Teacher's Assistant
Hopedale Medical Complex
Hopedale, IL
Teacher's Assistant, Full-time
HMC Offers:
Tuition Reimbursement
Excellent benefits - health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Quality childcare located on site
HMC Wellness Center membership
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Daycare Rates
Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily
About the Job:
The Teacher's Assistant will assist lead teachers in a variety of functions, including observing, supervising and organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment. The starting wage for this position is $16 per hour and the hours for the daycare are 5:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
• Interact, initiate, and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
• Help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; always to use a consistent technique.
• Provide nurturance but help the children become independent.
• Promote integral learning during mealtime; to help the children learn good social skills.
• Maintain good communication with parents and to make each parent feel at ease at the Center.
• Assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and to offer suggestions and information about the children.
• Develop a cooperating and supportive attitude within the room.
• Attend monthly staff meetings held by the Director of the Center.
• Other duties as required.
• High school diploma is required.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Teacher-qualified is a plus.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to move intermittently.
• Must be able to interact with children and family in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Compensation details: 16-17
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